IN CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 2, 2010

TIME 6:32PM

Roll call showed 9 present

Mayor Milinazzo presiding

Prior to the beginning of the meeting, a Moment of Silence, in a darkened chamber, was observed for Dorothy Tsapatsaris, wife of Former School Superintendent George Tsapatsaris and all of those who have passed away since the last City Council Meeting.

CITY CLERK

Minutes of January 26th for acceptance. In Council, Read, accepted and placed on file by motion of C. Elliott, seconded by C. Broderick. So voted.

PUBLIC HEARINGS (Scheduled for 7PM)

Order of Taking-Acceptance and Taking of Bernier Street Extension. In Council, Given 2nd reading and hearing held. No Remonstrants. Hearing closed. Adopted on roll call vote 9 yeas. So voted.

CITY MANAGER

Communication-From City Manager, responses to Council Motions/Requests. In Council, accepted and placed on file. So voted.

While on the Communications, C. Elliot moved, seconded by C. Mendonca “To refer the communication relative to the Meals Tax to the Finance Sub/Committee for a report and recommendation. So voted.

C. Descoteaux moved, seconded by C. Broderick “To refer the communication relative to Marketing to the Marketing Sub/Committee for a report and recommendation. So voted.

C. Mercier then moved, seconded by C. Descoteaux “To Suspend the Rules in order to introduce a motion”. So voted.

BY C. MERCIER, seconded by C. Descoteaux

“To request the City Manager to work with D'Youville Manor relative to the dangerous situation of persons leaving the roadway in the vicinity of 933 Varnum Avenue and the overgrown trees/shrubbery”. In Council, Referred to the City Manager. So voted.

Communication-From City Manager requesting approval of Out of State Travel. In Council, Read and approved on roll call vote 9 yeas. So voted.

Re-Appointments to the Lowell Historic Board. In Council, Read and approved on roll call vote 9 yeas. So voted.

Loan Order-To borrow $400,000 to acquire streetlights, poles and equipment. In Council, Given 1st reading and hearing ordered for 7PM on February 23rd. So voted.

Order-60 Day Trial, Traffic Regulations, various locations. In Council, Read twice and adopted 9 yeas. So voted.

Vote-Appropriation Transfer-$6,000, Health Department. In Council, Read twice and adopted 9 yeas. So voted.

REPORTS

C. Caulfield, Chairman of the Neighborhood Sub/Committee said they met this evening relative to the planning process of the Hamilton Canal Project. C. Caulfield said Consulting Firm made a presentation to the Sub/Committee outlining the planning process and explaining, in detail, the inclusion of the various neighborhoods, which will surround the project. C. Caulfield said the meeting was productive and very informative and that the Committee agreed that the involvement of the various neighborhood interests, would be very instrumental in the success of the project. C. Caulfield said the Committee would continue to meet and would be reporting back to the Council at that time.

Adopted as a report of progress on motion of C. Broderick, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted.

PETITIONS

Misc.-Acre Laundromat 63 Fletcher Street request 15 Minute Parking. In Council, Read and referred to the Traffic Engineer. So voted.

MOTIONS

BY C. CAULFELD, seconded by C. Mercier

“Request the City Manager to secure funding in the Fiscal 2011 City Budget for the repainting and painting of crosswalks, Also to explore the feasibility of a more permanent type on marking for crosswalks”. In Council, Referred to the City Manager. So voted.

BY C. CAULFIELD, seconded by C. Elliott

“Request the City Manager to have the proper department install speed limit signs on Swan Street”. In Council, Referred to the City Manager. So voted.

BY C. MERCIER, seconded by C. Martin

“Request the City Manager have the proper department structure a parking plan for the Early Garage in anticipation of the Registry of Motor Vehicles”. In Council, Referred to the City Manager. So voted.

BY C. MERCIER, seconded by C. Broderick

“Request the City Manager have the proper vote for a 60 Day Trial, Handicap Parking Sign 4 Davis Terrace”. In Council, Referred to the City Manager. So voted.

BY C. ELLIOTT, seconded by C. Mendonca

“Request the City Manager to have the proper department re-stripe the lines on University Avenue at the VFW Highway”. In Council, Referred to the City Manager. So voted.

BY C. ELLIOTT, seconded by C. Martin

“Request the City Manager to have the proper department relocate the signs on Glenellyn Road from one side to the other”. In Council, Referred to the City Manager. So voted.

BY C. MURPHY, seconded by C. Mercier

“Request the City Manager and the DPD develop maintenance plans for the new and renewed public works projects prior to their approval”. In Council, Referred to the City Manager. So voted.

BY C. BRODERICK, seconded by C. Caulfield

“Request the City Manager to update the Council on the Tanner Street Re-development Project”. In Council, Referred to the City Manager. So voted.

At 7:55PM, C. Mericer moved, seconded by C. Elliott “To Adjourn”. So voted.

Adjourned

Richard C. Johnson

City Clerk